Programs greatly depend on donations from the faith community, businesses, foundations, and individuals.

“Our founders recognized that the enormous challenge of developing affordable housing could not succeed without forming partnerships with the faith community, public and private sectors, and the community at large.”

IHA Staff

Patricia (Tricia) Motter, President/CEO

Patricia, has been with IHA since November 2008. Her background and experience covers over 25 years in service organizations and foundations. Prior to joining IHA and relocating to Frederick, Maryland, Tricia worked as the CEO of the Shelter of Flint, Inc. in Flint, Michigan for 18 years. She received a Bachelor of Arts Clinical/Community Psychology degree from the University of Michigan, and holds a Masters degree in Public Administration from the University of Michigan. Tricia is past Vice President of the Michigan Housing Council; was Co-Chair of the QAP Committee in Michigan, and was a member of the Grants Committee for the Flint, Michigan Rotary club. In her capacity as President/CEO, Tricia provides leadership to the organization and manages its day-to-day affairs, and is responsible for charting the future goals and direction for the organization to expand its mission. Her current business and community development relations include serving as Secretary on the Board of East Frederick Rising, a member of the Maryland Affordable Housing Coalition (MAHC), a member of the Housing Association of Nonprofit Developers (HAND), a member of the Women’s Giving Circle of Frederick County, and an Advisory Member for the City of Frederick CDBG Review process.

Hugh Gordon, Vice President of Programs and Fund Development

Hugh joined IHA in December of 2015. He is a third generation Frederick County resident and has years of fund raising experience with the numerous non-profits that he has volunteered with over the 40+ years of his career. After graduating from the University of Maryland with a B.A. in Government and Politics in 1976, Hugh joined Kettler Brothers, Inc., a major builder and developer in the DC metro area. After a myriad of experiences while with KBI, he was promoted to the position of Senior VP of Residential Construction. He followed his time at KBI working in the mortgage industry for 25 years. Here he witnessed the overwhelming need for affordable housing. In his role with IHA, Hugh is responsible for growing individual and corporate donations. He also works closely with the CEO and President, Patricia Motter to coordinate the organization’s marketing campaigns. Hugh has over 30 years of “Service Above Self” through his participation in Rotary.

Nicole Prorock, Vice President of Finance and Operations

Nicole brings almost 20 years of finance and accounting experience to IHA where she serves as the Finance Director overseeing the business operations and financial reporting. Prior to IHA, Nicole spent ten years as a controller for Enterprise Community Partners, focusing on both LIHTC syndication and non-profit program operations. Prior to that, Nicole was a senior accounting manager for The Town and Country Trust, a real estate investment trust, and an auditor for KPMG LLC. Nicole earned a bachelor degree in business administration and master degree in accounting from the University of South Carolina and a graduate certificate in community and economic development from Pennsylvania State University. She is a certified public accountant.

Ron Morris, Vice President of Construction and Development

With over 30 years of construction management experience, Ron has a wide range of construction knowledge from new construction to home repairs. Ron received numerous awards during his 14 year career with one of the top builders in the nation, and in 1998 he was inducted into the Ryan Homes Master Builder Society.

Ann Mowen joined IHA in April, 2017. She has over 20+ years of Property Management Experience covering PA, MD, VA, CT, and DE states. Ann has Tax Credit, Section 8, Rural Development experience. Certifications include TCS, COS, RAM and Fair Housing. She will be the Regional East Property Manager for IHA. For the last five years, she has enjoyed working in OC, MD as General Manger for a High-Rise Condominium Building and managing the HOA’s business affairs.

Carol Carpenter Riggles, Homeownership Program Manager

Carol joined IHA in October 2009 after more than 15 years in the residential construction industry working for Kettler Brothers, Ausherman Homes and Drees Homes. Carol graduated summa cum laude from Virginia Tech’s College of Architecture and Urban Studies in 1999 and earned a degree in Business Administration in 1996 at Frederick Community College. As Homeownership Coordinator, Carol is responsible for prequalifying participants of IHA’s Purchase-Repair Homeownership Program for no down payment, low interest mortgages, and to provide credit repair, debt reduction, and budgeting counseling for potential participants. Carol enjoys volunteering and has worked on construction projects with Rebuilding Together, Habitat for Humanity, and the United Church of Christ Disaster Recovery in New Orleans.

Patti Penn, Property Manager

Patti has been with IHA for 9 years. Patti is a Site Compliance Specialist and is TACC Designated. She has managed USDA Rural Development 515 Program and Tax Credit Properties since 1992. Patti attended The Design Institute in Miami for one year after high school and then got a minor degree in Business Management at Allegany College after co-owning and managing two businesses of her own – a café/pub and a creative needlework and arts shop. As Property Manager, she is responsible for managing the day to day operations of IHA’s Washington Ridge apartment community in Frostburg, MD.

Lacy Ames, Special Projects Coordinator

Lacy joined IHA in June of 2017. Prior to IHA, Lacy was working for a for-profit online university where she worked on a variety of projects that would directly benefit the students of the university from social media campaigns and media campaigns. She has additional experience in event planning, marketing, and general management of a sports related non-profit organization in Frederick, MD. Lacy has a Bachelor of Arts in History and Psychology where she focused on Gerontology and Thanatology. She holds graduate certificates in Organizational Leadership and Non-profit management. Most recently she completed her Masters of Business Administration with a concentration in Non-profit Management. As the Special Projects Coordinator, Lacy will be responsible for continuing to brand IHA and boost awareness to all of the communities we serve.